US Bridges

SR 235 over Needles Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1.33 Mi. North of SR 18 · Structure no. 8705526

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Needles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 235 over Needles Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 235
CrossesNeedles Creek
Location1.33 Mi. North of SR 18
RouteState Highway 235
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22345, -83.78474
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2015)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 235 over Needles Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 235 over Needles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Needles Creek carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Needles Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Needles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.